Daniel Gordon Christian Obituary
We announce the death of Daniel Gordon Christian of Hickory, North Carolina, who passed away on July 16, 2026, at the age of 72. Daniel will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Daniel Gordon Christian to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Louis Gordon Christian and Hope Blanchard Christian. He is survived by: his daughters, Laura Beth Christian Davidson (Andrew) and Mary Kate Christian Deal (William); his granddaughters, Jane, Anne, Sarah, Alice Davidson, Adeline and Dorothy Deal; his sister Carol Christian Allen (George); his nieces, Anna Christian Allen, Mary Carr Bentley (RJ) and Sallie Thompson (Alex); his partner Robbin Osborne (family: Garrett Osborne, Mitchell Osborne, Jamon Osborne); his children, Behr, Cooper, Olivia, Grayson and Taylor; and his pet Wagner.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Ellen Taylor Foundation for Junior Shaggers, PO Box 4501, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29597, supporting the next generation of Carolina shag dancers.
